Certain items in your house practically scream “toss me” when their prime has passed. That mysterious extra white layer on the Cheddar? A sure sign it needs to be put out of its misery. Chunky milk? Down the drain it goes.

Coffee, gourmetBeans: 3 weeks in paper bag, longer in vacuum-seal bag (after this time, color or flavor may be affected, but product is still generally safe to consume)Ground: 1 week in sealed container

Juice, bottled (apple or cranberry)Unopened: 8 months from production dateOpened: 7 to 10 days

KetchupUnopened: 1 year (after this time, color or flavor may be affected, but product is still generally safe to consume)Opened or used: 4 to 6 months (after this time, color or flavor may be affected, but product is still generally safe to consume)